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Freight train, rail maintenance truck collision sparks investigations
Staff managed to jump out of the truck before the collision.
Person dead after train hits car in Auckland
A person has died after a collision between a train and a vehicle in Penrose on Friday afternoon. Video / Alex Burton, Sobil Joseph
‘March madness’: Auckland commuters brace for traffic surge
Traffic peaks in March as students return to schools and universities.
Simon Wilson: Culture wars – Inside the battle of St James
OPINION: Which councillor said sector 'absolutely loaded with dough' should fix theatre?
‘Loathed’ rail crossings slated for removal to reap benefits of CRL
Govt to spend $200m on new bridges to help speed up Auckland journey times.
'Driven along railway': Train stopped after fleeing driver crashes on tracks near Levin
A cordon is in place as police hunt for the occupants of the vehicle.
'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disaster
A six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.
Cause of Auckland-Hamilton train accident revealed
The accident took place near Auckland's Penrose Station in June last year.
Watch: Footage shows train hitting car in near-fatal collision
Distressed train drivers can be heard yelling "Jesus" as the car speeds into their path.
Watch: Train takes out oblivious [car] driver as they cross the tracks
Shocking footage of a recent collision between a train and a motorist who failed to stop at a level crossing has highlighted the need for improved awareness around railway tracks.
'Brave' dad and toddler die in twin pram train tragedy
'He's just gone into parent mode and ... it's cost him his life.'
NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRail
The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.
Editorial: NZ's infrastructure issues caused by lack of long-term thinking
OPINION: New Zealand needs a Government that will look to the future.
Opinion: Aratere ferry grounding to increase pressure on Govt
OPINION: The ageing Interislander ferries cannot hang on for much longer.
Work to begin to fix train woes, months on from disruption
The train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.
Kids still playing chicken with trains on notorious rail bridge
There are more trains now than ever before, but young people continue to dice with death.
Auckland slowdown: Delays expected at rail crossings when City Rail Link opens
Irked motorists could end up taking risks at level crossings, says Auckland Transport.
'I could have died that night' - Tangiwai shift swap saves train driver's life
A Herald podcast has prompted members of the public to come forward with their memories.
Train incident on Auckland's Eastern Line
Video shows a train which was involved in an incident that left one person dead on Auckland’s Eastern Line this morning. Video / Mitch Powell
70 years on, hundreds gather at Tangiwai railway memorial
More than 300 people gathered at the site of the Tangiwai railway disaster.
'It should never be forgotten': Tangiwai service marks 70th anniversary
A train will retrace the original Wellington-Auckland express route to Tangiwai.
KiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook Strait
The Kaitaki lost power and came close to running aground in January last year.
'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disaster
A six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.
$200 billion deficit: Why our 'Number 8 wire' philosophy is costing NZ
This country has a habit of failing to invest in infrastructure.
Tangiwai 70th anniversary to be marked with national memorial service
The service will be held on January 21, 2024.
Tangiwai memorial service back on track after Herald inquiry
KiwiRail decides to postpone repairs after a Herald call.
'Lightning and thunder in the middle of the day': Are we ready for Ruapehu's next eruption?
Our biggest active volcano is due to blow again - what damage might it cause?